Dave K.: For me know we need 5 players for next year
A prop (Sao)
2 backrowers (Staveley, Lane)
a Halfback (Abdul)
Centre (Briscoe)
If we could get Satae, Pryce, Batchelor (saw his name mentioned yesterday), Cross/Wrench/Halsall/Wood and an overseas backrower.
Would the salary cap stretch to that?
I heard we had 270k left before Staveley went, add in Sao, Lane and Briscoe. That's probably over 500k. Could have one of those (UK players) on a marquee contract too.
Sounds like we're leaving the door open for Sao to still be here beyond this year. If he's off quota and get him on the right deal then I wouldn't have an issue with him staying, was looking forward watching him this year.
Halfback could be dependant on how Charles and Kemp go this year. With Bourouh, Balmforth and Hutchinson we have a young hooking trio so hopefully Cust won't be needed there and with him only being 26 he could be here a fews years yet alongside one of the younger fellas.